As a Retired O.T.R. Trucker and living out of a suit case for 25 yrs. I can relate to the Fascination of living in a van. I've lived in my semi for such a long time I do miss it. I hope to do it again this time in a van so I can visit all the other places I couldn't because I was in my 18 wheeler.

Yep, those Westfalia vans are a great small package. They even have a 4x4 version. I had a '72 VW MicroBus for a few years. Loved it. I lived in it most of 1985. Thanks for another fun, informative video. Happy Camping!

i love that tiny kitchen set up///with stove, frig....very cool.

Many blessings to you both and your adventures

The classic oil surplus behind the drivers seat. Love it.

Nice setup. I have "Van Envy" LOL. Thanks for sharing.

Had my 1985 Westfalia for 19 years now, finally got a Subaru H6 3.0L engine, a Freeway flyer transmission and Go Westy 16" Alloy Wheels, added Vanagon AC ;.... at last true Fahrvergnuegen!

Great interview! Thanks for your hard work!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+mrbr549 you're very welcome, thanks for watching!

I get excited every time I get an email notifying me you all have uploaded a New video. Love to see the off grid living interviews!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Phyllis St.Cyr thanks so much! We do have some more off grid living videos coming up in the future so I hope you'll enjoy them =)

New subbie here.....I know I am going to LOVE watching your vids! I really appreciate finding people who have the courage to live life "outside the box".....can't wait to see your adventures! Thanks for sharing! ~*~

I was just mind blown that this was filmed in Nova Scotia Canada.... Lunenburg too at the end.

Good video, love the lifestyle🙌🏼

your videos give me lifee!!😃

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Aranza Vinegary Thank you so much!! :)

Vantastic!

I love these kind of videos!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Jurmu Thanks!!

Thanks for sharing !! Enjoy your journeys!!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Off Grid Essentials Thanks for watching!

Super weekend warriors! I'm just a standard weekend warrior lol! Love the van though, thanks again for another awesome update.

@bentleealessandro2078

3 жыл бұрын

pro trick : watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies recently.

@jaxonpeyton9513

3 жыл бұрын

@Bentlee Alessandro Yup, I've been using Flixzone for months myself :)

@royalkairo8819

3 жыл бұрын

@Bentlee Alessandro Yup, I've been using flixzone for months myself :)

Another great video! Thank you both!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Greg E thanks Greg!

These vans are the best. Nice video :)

aaah, this video makes me miss being on the road with our VW T3 campervan!!

@Fitforacting

6 жыл бұрын

syncrovibes what happen to your trips?

Love these Vanagons! Hard to believe several years ago you could buy them cheap. Now they are overpriced! Love your videos!

@maggialbiez

3 жыл бұрын

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Thumbs up !Cool van.ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

This channel is awesome. I am slowing working my way through all of them. My wife rolls her eyes every time I say, "Babe we could totally do this." I know all she is thinking about where are we going to put to young children and all of my stuff. LOL, she is teaching me to throw things away. Once the garage is cleaned out I am sure she will be more inclined to listen.

@b.c.gamingss

5 жыл бұрын

Did it ever happen?

@GuyFromCrowd

5 жыл бұрын

Bump

I love your videos. I know they take time to edit and put online, but I look every day for a new one! Laughing! Take care xxx

Love it!

Need this for a quick escape to Canada!

love it!!!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Howie Roll Thanks Howie :)

Good set up!

Good stuff as usual, thanks!

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+ManlyBurp Happy you enjoyed it, thanks for watching =)

Great video. I own a 1988 version, and it requires a lot of maintenance. Perhaps a future video will highlight maintenance. It's worth owning one.

I live in hawaii and am thinking of buying a westfalia to live in. I'm watching all the videos I can to learn about this life. It would be urban living cuz I am on Oahu and work in Honolulu. But I'm still really wanting to go for it. I can shower at work, or the gym. Keep my lunch and breakfast at work. I'll buy a storage unit for my extra stuff. Also rent a parking spot monthly in Waikiki for whenever I want to go there. After all that I only need to figure out my routine and how to store dirty laundry without it stinking.

Glad I found your channel, very positive and anti matrix. You've got a new subscriber.

Amazing! 😎👍🏼✌🏼️

Very nice. Thank you 😊

I want one!! 😍

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Natasha Tanke I know! We want one too! Some day maybe :)

Nice Video!!Bought the same van now! And THIS Video gave me the last kick to do it... Regards!

No supper tonight lol 😝 when he opened the fridge to funny

Awesome!!!!!! Good health and safe travels to you both. Cheers, Mate.

Excellent 👌

Thanks for the upload. I live this way (in a coach-built camper in Europe) because I want to, not because I have to. I'd pay more to live this way to be as free, but it is much cheaper of course.

Another great video. Did they say say what mileage they get with it? Although that would have to be offset with the high cost of repairs.

To think where I come from vow vans were used mostly by drinks salesmen...hard to get your hands on a clean enough one to build

Can you do a video on the clothing items you kept?

Really nice van, i guess the pop top makes it much more comfortable. I wonder how you could make it warmer for sleeping in so you don't have to make up the bottom bed everynight

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Ed Hatfield Yeah, I agree. Maybe there would be a way to insulate the pop top, or at least parts of it so that it still opens and closes. I would also make sure to use sleeping bags with the proper temperature rating :)

ln this vid on the end you show Lunenburg and the Cape Breton trail. When were you here? I'm a Lunenburger, next county over now. Nice vid.

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+Catherine Hatt I'm not sure exactly when but I know they did a big trip to Nova Scotia at the end of the summer this year. You're lucky to live there, It's a beautiful part of Canada!

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

Wait! People have fun living in their vans?!? That's crazy...

@grammarnazi8187

8 жыл бұрын

Of course they do!

@Squirrel-Master

8 жыл бұрын

+John Norris you should try it!

@iReturnV1deotapes

7 жыл бұрын

It's easy once you train your brain to want less. I got into vanlife after I started practicing minimalism, so the transition was very easy. If you're a millionaire you might find it extremely difficult, but there's even a baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays that lives in his van.

@Squirrel-Master

7 жыл бұрын

iReturnV1deotapes I read that article about the baseball player. I love this life and wouldn't trade the experience for anything. I am 9 months deep now.

@manjago1070

5 жыл бұрын

nope..of cause they're fun living in their van..because they not pay bills.don't have debt,etc..can travel from state to another..Only just one..Make sure they not involve in accident..

in where can I get parts for Volkswagen vanagon 84

lt may beautiful here in NS, but it can get mighty cold. We have roaring fire in the airtight. Husband was out setting lobster traps today is dump day; cold with little wind.

how many miles do you have on yours?

nice

A dream ,,,,, Indonesia

I'm so nervous about getting a propane heater. My girlfriend and I love camping. We usually sleep in the back of her hatchback because the seat is so comfortable. Is it to have a propane heater on all night in that small of a space? Can we get one with a timer?

@abrezy825

8 жыл бұрын

*safe

@donnareeves9613

8 жыл бұрын

+danvr allen thats why he said they crack a window...those heaters are awesome, i have one as a back up for myself.

@donnareeves9613

8 жыл бұрын

Oh...yes I wasnt implying not too...

what's the name of the music in the background?

@ExploringAlternatives

8 жыл бұрын

+beveik I didn't give it a name yet, I record all the music myself for the videos. It's complicated to find free music to use online so it's easier if I make it. Thanks for watching!

If it weren't for the lack of a bathroom that size would be all I need. After having lived out of a vehicle before and using the shower at the YMCA and the bathroom at the coffee shop where I'd spend the evening, I'll never buy a van that doesn't include its own shower and toilet. I don't need a lot of space, but I do need my own bathroom, though the older I get the more likely I am to accept a wet bath rather than demanding a dry bath.

@TheNoa12345678

7 жыл бұрын

Liam Phoenix you think there can be made In it a shower? There would be no space for it? Cause I'm thinking of buying this, but will have to have my own shower

If you have a fridge, WHY do you need a cooler take up limited floor spac???

I had 3..never again lol

How are These red blue and White and green flags with some kind of spells called wich are hanging inside the van? See them very often in Vans. Cheers...

You guys should check out my book "At Home in the Bushes". Freedom, wandering, busking in U.K

looks great but im a harley lover

@nikos-giorgos

8 жыл бұрын

+harley lover You can put a nice rooftop on her and enjoy your travels...

2:34 thought you said pooping

why don't you use webasto heater? Isn'thid mr buddt heater a little dangerous? Carbon monoxide!!!!!

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Xxx

Cool van. Too bad these are so expensive and very unreliable as are all vw products

This guys either such a novice that he knows nothing about his van or he's such an veteran that he doesn't think his van is anything special.

Animal abuse pet him right ur strangling him!!

Need this for a quick escape to Canada!

Xxx